Outgoing
Aftel Archive of Curious Scents 1
Decorative Exhibition
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Aftel Archive of Curious Scents

Gourmet Ghetto

Step into perfumer Mandy Aftel's backyard cottage and inhale the "olfactory history of the world." Over 300 natural essences, from flowers to animal secretions, await in drawers you open yourself. It's intimate, weird, and utterly unforgettable.

Interactive scent museum
Natural perfume archive
Hands-on sensory journey
Rare botanical books

Tips

📜"the olfactory history of the world" (The New York Times)
🚢don't miss the intricate 19th century clove ship from Indonesia
😷mask and glove required for touching artifacts and books

Aftel Archive of Curious Scents

1518 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA